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  • David Wilson avatar

    The Parable Of The Tar Baby

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015
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    Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

    The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 19, 2015
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    Exploring the progression of a sinner in the prodigal son: from his wanting independence, which lead to his shame, which lead to his repentance, and his brother's jealousy of his grace received.

    The Parable of the Lost Son Introduction: In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace , Phillip Yancey tells the story of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway grew up in a very devout evangelical family, and yet there he never experienced the grace of Christ. He lived a libertine life that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2015
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    The parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7 teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

    Scripture In our study in The Gospel of Luke we are now in chapter 15. Jesus was reaching the tax collectors and sinners with the good news of salvation. This infuriated the Pharisees and the scribes. Luke 15 is Jesus’ reply to the Pharisees and the scribes. It is a marvelous illustration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 14, 2015
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    The parable of the lost coin teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

    Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explains the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. Kenneth E. Bailey notes, “For hundreds of years the Latin tradition has called this parable Evangelium ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2015
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    The parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-13 teaches us about the proper attitude toward possessions.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. Today we begin studying chapter 16. Luke turned his attention from God’s joy over finding lost sinners to another issue of Christian discipleship: possessions. Luke began chapter 16 with the parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
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     | 6,987 views

    The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
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    Jesus tell the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean

    Introduction A. Lets turn to Matthew 24:32 - 34, I believe that this is one of the more misunderstood passages in the gospels Matthew 24:32-34 (NKJV) "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. {33} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014
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    In this parable of the ten virgins Jesus speaks concerning the coming kingdom for the Jews, but there also are some practical truths for us all.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13 The last two parables in Matthew follow the questions asked by the disciples in Chapter 24:3. Here the Lord speaks of return and what He will find. See: Matt. 25:1-13 1. The Ten Virgins Vs.2 they are described as wise and foolish (5 each) Mention: Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014
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    The future is set for a marriage feast prepared by the Father for His Son and Jesus tells us a story about it.

    The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Matt. 22:1-14 These parables of the Lord are amazing stories with hidden truths concerning the kingdom of heaven. This particular story concerning the marriage feast requires careful observation to understand. See: Matt. 22:1-14 I believe to better interpret this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2014
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     | 6,753 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love for God is demonstrated by our love for others - especially our enemies.

    Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus taught his disciples that love for God is demonstrated by love for others. Let’s read the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37: 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 21, 2014
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    Their is hope for any sinner that truly repents and return to Jesus either for the first time or after falling away from Him.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON (PRODIGAL SON) STUDY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 - The parable illustrates the love of God for all sinners, and even thought He will not force them, but willing to receive them. - It shows that gamine repentance can bring reconciliation and restoration of broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2014
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     | 10,499 views

    The sin of covetousness as set forth in Luke 12:13-21 warns of the danger of greed.

    Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Tenant Farmers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2014
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     | 24,952 views

    In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes & Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history including the gospel story.

    LUKE 20: 9-18 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE TENANT FARMERS [Isaiah 5:1-7 / John 12:35-43] In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes and Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2014
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     | 6,821 views

    Describes how a mustard seed and the Kingdom of God are alike.

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Giving Father

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 12, 2016
     | 5,628 views

    This sermon on prayer points to the character of God the Father as an encouragement to pray.

    The Storyteller: The Parable of the Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 Before you read this sermon, allow me to make two points. First, not all parables are long like the story of the Prodigal Son; some are only a sentence or two. Second, I have long found prayer to be something of a mystery. To quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist